Hueco Tanks
Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site is an 860-acre (350 ha) state park, National Historic Landmark and National Register of Historic Places site in El Paso County, Texas, United States approximately 32 miles (51 km) northeast of central El Paso. This one stands 9 mi northeast of Homestead Meadows North. Pleasant highs of 72–80°F mark the mildest months, March, April and October.
An ancient site, 9 mi northeast of Homestead Meadows North
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is El Paso, 23 miles west. Where to stay ↓
Summers are hot
June and July highs run 96–97°, and about 117 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr and Oct
March, April and October are the mild months, with highs of 72–80°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Warm months and cold ones
Each month’s highs and lows around Hueco Tanks are below.
Hueco Tanks
Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site is an 860-acre (350 ha) state park, National Historic Landmark and National Register of Historic Places site in El Paso County, Texas, United States approximately 32 miles (51 km) northeast of central El Paso. The land was obtained from the county by special deed on June 12, 1969, and by purchase of 121 acres (49 ha) additional land on August 10, 1970. This site was opened to the public in May 1970 and is managed by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The park is named for the large natural rock basins or "huecos" that have furnished a supply of trapped rainwater to dwellers and travelers in this arid region of west Texas for millennia.
- Type
- Ancient site
- Area
- 860 acres
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1971) · National Historic Landmark (2021)
- Wikipedia readers
- 7.3K a year
A base for Hueco Tanks
To stay close, try El Paso (146) and Fort Bliss (3).
Compare 7 towns
| Town | From Hueco Tanks | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso | 23 mi west | 35 min | 146 113 hotels · 18 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 5 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 3 campgrounds · 5 RV parks | 683,012 | $185K | C |
| Homestead Meadows North | 9 mi southwest | 15 min | 1 1 RV park | 5,795 | $193K | — |
| Fort Bliss | 20 mi west | 30 min | 3 3 hotels | 11,460 | — | — |
| Socorro | 23 mi southwest | 35 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 motel | 38,787 | $145K | B |
| Sparks | 21 mi southwest | 30 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 motel | 4,134 | $104K | — |
| Clint | 25 mi southwest | 40 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 motel | 1,060 | $204K | — |
| Fabens | 28 mi south | 40 min | 1 1 motel | 4,818 | $96K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Make a day of it near Hueco Tanks
These well-known places are within 70 miles.
60 mi National ParkWhite Sands National Park660K visitors a year
129 mi Stadium & arenaSun Bowl Stadium
69 mi MountainGuadalupe Peak
69 mi National ParkGuadalupe Mountains National Park206K visitors a year
227 mi State parkFranklin Mountains State Park
326 mi National MemorialChamizal National Memorial8K visitors a year
70 mi MuseumNew Mexico Museum of Space History5.0M visitors a year
428 mi TheatrePlaza TheatrePhoto credits
White Sands National Park: uncredited NPS employee, Public domain · Sun Bowl Stadium: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0 · Guadalupe Peak: Zereshk, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Guadalupe Mountains National Park: Leaflet, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Franklin Mountains State Park: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0 · Chamizal National Memorial: Original uploader was Mosamiazaz at en.wikipedia, Public domain · New Mexico Museum of Space History: AllenS, Public domain · Plaza Theatre: Donitza Marie, CC BY-SA 3.0
A visit to Hueco Tanks: questions
What town is Hueco Tanks near?
Homestead Meadows North, TX, about 9 miles southwest.
When is the best time to visit Hueco Tanks?
March, April and October, with highs of 72–80°.
What is the closest airport to Hueco Tanks?
El Paso (ELP), about 21 miles away.
Where should I stay near Hueco Tanks?
El Paso (23 mi, 146 places to stay), Fort Bliss (20 mi, 3 places to stay) and Socorro (23 mi, 3 places to stay).
Word from Homestead Meadows North
Tips will appear here once someone posts in Homestead Meadows North’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.